Strawberry Lemon Blondies
A chewy, buttery treat that balances sweet strawberries with zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted) Use unsalted for better control of salt content.
- 1.5 cups brown sugar (packed) Packed brown sugar enhances the chewy texture.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness.
- 1 piece lemon (zest) Use zest of one fresh lemon.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries (chopped) Fresh and ripe strawberries recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, and incorporate the vanilla extract until everything is combined smoothly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped strawberries into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment paper and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze individual squares wrapped in plastic wrap for up to three months.